Baby’s first Christmas is a chance to mark a new family memory. A thoughtful gift can be simple: something chosen for the baby’s current size, a keepsake with their name or a Christmas Eve box the family can bring out again.
The first decision is whether you want a gift that already has its contents or an empty personalised box to fill yourself. Both are available in our Gift Sets & Hampers collection, but they serve different purposes.
A filled first Christmas baby gift set
The Personalised First Christmas Baby Gift Set in the Reindeer design is £45.99. It includes a teddy bear, selected baby clothing item and ceramic keepsake, presented in a white gift box with tissue paper.
The current clothing options are vests in newborn, 0–3 and 6–12 month sizes. Choose from the actual product variants rather than assuming every age is available. If you are buying ahead for December, check the likely size with the parent or carer.
The teddy is approximately 31 cm tall. The clothing is listed as 65% polyester and 35% cotton; follow its care label. Read the teddy’s age and care labels before use. Gift packaging and the ceramic keepsake are not toys and should be kept away from babies.
What is a personalised Christmas Eve box?
A personalised Christmas Eve box is a keepsake container with a chosen name. You decide what to put inside. The wooden boxes featured here are supplied empty: toys, food and decorative props shown in photographs are not included.
This makes an empty box useful if you already have a small gift, card or family photograph to present. It also gives parents control over the contents. The box itself is not a toy.
Three Christmas Eve box designs to consider
Baby Penguin: a first Christmas keepsake
The Personalised First Christmas Eve Box in the Baby Penguin design starts at £22.99 for the small size. Medium is £24.99 and large is £35.00. Its first-Christmas theme makes it an option for marking this particular milestone.
Festive Penguin: a familiar Christmas character
The Festive Penguin personalised Christmas Eve box also comes in small, medium and large sizes at £22.99, £24.99 and £35.00. Choose it if you prefer the festive penguin design for your family’s Christmas tradition.
Scandi Fox: a woodland-inspired option
The Scandi Fox personalised Christmas Eve box offers another woodland character, with the same three sizes and prices. Compare the designs on their product pages before deciding; natural wood grain and printed colour can vary.
Choose the size around what you want to include
For these three boxes, the listed dimensions are:
- Small: 24.5 × 18.5 × 8 cm.
- Medium: 24.5 × 24 × 11 cm.
- Large: 29 × 29 × 13.5 cm.
Measure the items you plan to add and allow room for presentation. The listed measurements do not guarantee usable internal space, so ask us if you need an exact fit. A larger box is not automatically the better gift; a smaller one can be enough for a carefully chosen keepsake.
Personalisation: check the name before ordering
The Baby Penguin, Festive Penguin and Scandi Fox listings allow a name of up to 12 characters. Check spelling and punctuation exactly as you want them printed.
Before purchasing, contact Smart Essentia to confirm the wording and how it should be supplied for your chosen product. Do not assume there is a personalisation field at checkout. For the filled reindeer gift set, confirm its own requirements separately.
What can you put in a baby’s Christmas Eve box?
Keep it personal and manageable: a card from the family, a photograph or an age-appropriate item chosen with the parent or carer can be enough. You do not need to fill every space.
Check the suitability and labels of anything you add. Keep packaging, small decorative items and keepsakes intended for display away from babies. Present the box to the adult caring for the child, rather than treating it as something for unsupervised play.
Frequently asked questions
Are the Christmas Eve boxes ready-filled?
No. The three wooden boxes in this guide are empty. The reindeer baby gift set is a separate product with its listed contents included.
Can I order for a specific Christmas delivery date?
Check our shipping information and confirm timing with us before ordering, particularly for personalised products. No Christmas arrival date is guaranteed by this guide.
Where can I find gifts for the parents too?
See our Christmas gift sets and hampers guide for cosy gifts, jewellery sets and food hampers. Check the returns policy before buying a personalised item.
Find a gift that fits your family: browse Gift Sets & Hampers and compare the current designs, sizes and contents.
Prices and options checked on 1 November 2026; prices and availability may change. Delivery charges may apply.